World This Week: 11 March–17 March 2013

World this Week allows the students in preparing for the competitive exams in a better and faster approach...

By Jagran Josh

Mar 18, 2013 17:40 IST

World this Week allows the students in preparing for the competitive exams in a better and faster approach. This section allows the students in knowing what all is happening in the world, but in a very crisp and brief manner. All the international headlines are mentioned in this section, which help the students in understanding about the news of the world in a very fast manner.

11 March 2013• US and South Korea started joint annual military drills. • China unveiled government restructuring plan; Ministry Of Railways to be dissolved. • India and Bhutan signed Currency Swap Agreement worth 100 million dollars.

12 March 2013• 45th Independence Day of Mauritius celebrated; Pranab Mukherjee was the chief guest.• Iran and Pakistan launched Gas Pipeline Project.13 March 2013• India clinched a gold and a bronze medal in Asian Archery Grand Prix.14 March 2013• Peter Banks, the original guitarist for rock band Yes died at 65.• Jorge Bergoglio elected as the new pope; chose Francis as his Papal Name.

15 March 2013• Khil Raj Regmi to head the interim Government of Nepal; sworn-in as the Prime Minister.• India and Britain signed pact to support research and development projects.• Xi Jinping took over as the new President of China.

16 March 2013• Eurozone and IMF agreed for 10 billion Euros Cyprus bailout deal.• Parliament rejected Pakistan's resolution on Afzal Guru and claimed it interference.17 March 2013• Pakistan Government completed its historic five year term.

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